local
Example Sentences
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Victims with whom The Times spoke said that their cars were not behind on payments, and that local police initially had no knowledge of their cars’ whereabouts.
From Los Angeles Times
These alliances are better for U.S. interests than grabbing a new territory—and its domestic politics—against the will of the locals.
But James' local MP, Chris Evans, will lead a Commons debate on the topic on Wednesday, as she hopes the changes could be implemented across the UK.
From BBC
The Scottish Government's Resilience Room has held another meeting, with ministers hearing from police, local authorities, utilities companies and other bodies on the response to the severe weather.
From BBC
It’s July 4th, a holiday weekend; another local hospital suddenly has gone belly up and is sending its patients Pitt-ward.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
